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Subtract 30/35 from 56/42

1st number: 1 14/42, 2nd number: 30/35

56/42 - 30/35 is 10/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    56/42 = 56 × 5/42 × 5 = 280/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    30/35 = 30 × 6/35 × 6 = 180/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/210 - 180/210 = 280 - 180/210 = 100/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/21

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